TY - T1 - Role of the VEGFC/VEGFR3 pathway, beyond developmental lymphangiogenesis SN - / UR - URN:ISBN:978-951-51-3159-1; http://hdl.handle.net/10138/180934 T3 - A1 - Nurmi, Harri A2 - PB - Helsingin yliopisto Y1 - 2017 LA - eng AB - There are two vascular systems in the body, for blood and lymph, and both are indispensable for embryonic development. The closed circuit of blood vessels is responsible for oxygen and nutrient delivery to all compartments of the body and removal of CO2 and waste products from tissues. The open-ended lymphatic system works as a return route for fluid, immune cells and dietary lipids into the blood circulation. The heart is the central engine for blood flow whereas lymphatic flow is achieved by s... VO - IS - SP - OP - KW - lääketiede N1 - PP - ER -